Admittedly, the graphics are on the lower end of complaints about the game, and I would argue that the issue stems from the fact that Capcom attempted to make the graphics look more realistic as opposed to the more bright and bold comic book style of Marvel 3, and it just didn’t work out. Mods for the PC version can make notable improvements, but they can really only do so much and console players (which is what tournaments are predominantly held on) have no such luck.What’s a shame is that the gameplay for Infinite isn’t awful. It certainly isn’t as enjoyable as Marvel vs. Capcom 2 or 3 but it’s definitely an actionable fighting game. The biggest gripe in this department is the game feels sparse, particularly in regards to some of the major changes they made to the overall gameplay identity of the Marvel vs series.
As a big fan of both Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes and Tatsunoko vs. Capcom, it’s cool to see a modern vs. game featuring a 2v2 system, but after both previous Marvel games operated on 3v3 it feels like a big step back and changes the core gameplay for the worse. The lack of that extra character plus the decrease in assists makes the game feel far more sparse than it should, and as interesting as the infinity gems are, they don’t make up for this lack of properly utilized space.Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite is a game that ran its course in less than a year, and Capcom is to blame. They moved the game out as fast as they possibly could, cut corners, and when people didn’t immediately buy what is, at the end of the day, an inferior product, they sent it out to pasture. The death of Infinite is not pitiable due to the loss of what could of been, but because it is such a grim reminder of what a soulless trash swamp Capcom has become.All this being said, I highly recommend exploring some of the older Marvel vs. Capcom games. While I’m sure everyone is familiar with both Marvel’s 2 and 3, this could be an excellent time to look into X-Men vs. Street Fighter or Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter, two fantastic games that pre-date the Marvel vs. Capcom series. These games can be a little pricey so if they’re a little too rich for your blood Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 runs relatively inexpensive on eBay and is a great way to enjoy the franchise as well.What’s your favorite vs. game? Do you think that Capcom let Infinite go too soon? Let us know below in the comments.
